Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
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Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
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If you use Pay Pal, go to my web site www.orphancameras.com and choose the secure PayPal donation icon. www.orphancameras.com Canoil SpeedlientTransmitter ST-Ea --(( rl N E trH=FHEE= tr Instructions E Miooeo emprol tr Bedienungsanleitung E Instrucciones @ ,f w w q www.orphancameras.com Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is a wireless transmitter which can control up to two Speedlite 550EX groups set as slaves. The transmitting range is about L2 to 15 meters / 39.4 to 49.2 ft indoors and 8 to 10 meters 126.2 to 32.8 ft outdoors. With Type A cameras (EOS-3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500N/RebelG, EOS IX, EOS IX7ltX Lite), the ST-E2 can execute the following operations through wireless control: o E-TTL autoflash . High-speedsync (FP flash) . FE lock e Flash exposurecompensation o Manual flash (Flash output set with Speedlite) o Multi-flash frring (Set with the Speedlites) With the EOS-3, the following operations are also possible:Flash ratio control between two Speedliteslarre groups, modeling flash firing, and linkage of AF-assist beam to area AF. This Instructions booklet assume that a Type A cam' era is used with the ST-E2. With Type B cameras (EOS cameras except Type A models),the ST-E2 can be used only for manual flash and multi-flash photography. See pages 23 to 27 in this booklet and the Speedlite 550EX Instructions. Symbols used in this Instructions booklet: Q: Warning for preventing camera or S T-E 2 malfunction. ffi: Supplementary notes for using the S T-E 2 with the camera. -$:' Helpful tip for using the ST-E2 and taking pictures. o Keep this Instructions booklet handy for future reference. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry Canada C€ The ( € Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC). 20 - .rzar I I I T www.orphancameras.com Contents 1 . N o me n c lat ur e. . . . . . . . 2 . Readyingthe ST-E2 3 . Readyingthe 550EX (SlaveSetting) 4. BasicWirelessE-TTL Autoflash Operation 5 . WirelessMulti-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation 6. A p p l i ca t ions. . . . . . . . . . . 7. Troubleshooting ........22 .......28 ............25 .................26 ......2g ........83 .............84 Note A]l the operation instructions in this booklet assume that the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment are already turned on. Before proceeding,make sure the ST-82 and other equipment are on. This devicecomplieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This au"i.". r"uv causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust acceptany interierence received,in"cludinginterference that may cause "ot undesired operation. Do make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. 1oj If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 1b of the FCC Rules' These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful iiterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio flequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instnrctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicalions. Howewer, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te-levision reception, which can be determineh by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: r Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. . Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. oConsultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.,.:--j.,l:l*j**l'i.',:...'..:.'.!];..''. www.orphancameras.com l. Nomenclature O Rear Flash ratio indicator Battery compartment cover < RATIO > Flash ratio settins button Flashratio <<><)> adjustment buttons Flash ratio control lamp >)\@: E-TTL indicator < ln > High-speed sync (FP flash) button < PILOT > Pilot lamp/Iest transmrssron Du Flash confirmation High-speed lamp sync (FP flash) indicator Main switch < O ;:Turns offthe power. < | >:Turns on the power. < HOLD>: Retains the current settings while the switch position is | . All transmitter controls except the test transmission button are disabled. 22 www.orphancameras.com 2. Readying the STLE2 (1) tnstalling the Battery (2) Attachment Camera to the Aboutthe battery ffi L|l tf the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical contact may result. Before installing the battery. wipe the battery contacts with a clean cloth. Use one lithium 2CR5 batterv (sold separately). 1' Shde the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and remove. O When to replace the battery Replace the battery if it takes B0 sec. or longer for the red pilot lamp to light after you set the main switch to < | > or < HOLD>. Slide the shoe lock slider as shown by the arrow. (The lock pin protrudes to lock the STE2 onto the camera.) Install the battery in the orienrI tation shown in the compartment. o To remove the ST-E2, slide the shoe lock slider in the opposite direction (the lock pin retracts) and slide off the ST-E2. Q Install the battery compartU ment cover to closethe batterv compartment. .,i.2';;. q\d&. Push in the ST-E2's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. ,*;r,{d#.'-=.:&l- www.orphancameras.com Readying the ST-E2 lF-l ttre hot shoeon the EOS 650, lll nos 620,Eos 750,and Eos ' ' ' ir,,.l ,, 850 will lock pin. attached it cannot shoe. not couPle with the The ST-E2 can still be to these cameras, but be locked onto the hot (3) Turning On the Power RAT|o:l fI r oN [__JJ I l--------:) cH..:.l 11234L_il @@ liH------ .D O When transmission is Possible, a th" pilot lamp lights in red and the I icon lights in the camera viewfinder. ErrL I ' " ' t " ' () H""x iT"*;;ni.'fllT.":."i: . " " : Turn the main switch to < | >. . r The main switch has the following three positions: <O>:Turnsoffthepower. < I > : Turns on the power. < H O L D> : T h e s e t t i n g s w h i c h were set at the I switch position that the ST-E2 is able to transm i t . W h e n S p e e d l i t e5 5 0 E X i s recharged and readY to fire, its AF-assistbeam emitter blinks. l=-l ' lJl conare frozen. All transmitter trols except the test transmission button are disabled. This alteration prevents inadvertant of transmitter . ' - . settings. ' If the ST-EZ is on and not used for 90 sec., the SE (Save Energy) feature takes effect and turns off the power automaticallY to save battery Power. The ST-E2 turns back on when the shutter button or test transmission button is Pressed. r With a TYPe A camera (EOS3. EOS Elan II/IIE, EOS 50/50E. EOS s0ON/Rebel G, EOS IX, EOS lXTiIX Lite) equipped with E-TTL, the ST- E2's E-TTL indicator lights. 24 i .tkr'i: www.orphancameras.com 3. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting) (4) Channel Setting (1) Slave settingiPower a- It<il : :./ (2) Channel setting f- t{ {@ S lxp: ril on tl Or I rSE @ To prevent wireless signals from being transmitted to unrelated Speedlite 550EX units in the vicinity, you can set a channel different from the one used bv the unrelated Speedlite 550EX units. One of four channels can be set. The ST-E2 (master) and slave S p e e d l i t e ( s )m u s t b e s e t t o t h e same channel No. P r e s s t h e < C H .> b u t t o n a n d selectthe desired channel. II S e t t h e w i r e l e s s s e l e c t o r t o E. H e r e i n a f t e r , a < S L A V> Speedlite 550EX set to this mode will be called a "slave." Each time you press the < SEL/SET> button, the blinking display changes in the following loop: + GfiEtlEt____., l2 - EIt a-----Lights o The zoom setting is set automatically to [| lYmm . This can be overridden manually. I - While EEI is blinking, press the<f>or select the same channel No. as the ST-E2's. Set the slave's main switch to < l> or'< SE > to turn it on. r When the Speedlite is ready to fire, the AF-assist beam emitter blinks continuously at LHz. . Each time the button is pressed the channel indicator changes in the followingloop:1+f +3-4-I . The ST-E2 and Speedlite 5b0EX must be set to the same channel No. iii, If the 5508X's channel No. is different from the ST-E2's channel No., wireless transmission will not work. . ^ .,.. r;!..';:,'fMko:: 25 www.orphancameras.com 4. Basic Wireless E'TTL Autoflash Operation can work within the area > button After the sT-E2 and slave are ready, they Q Press the < SEL/SET v to register the channel No. (the shown below for easy wireless E-TTL autoflash. . For explanatory potiot"t, the EOS-3 will be used as the sample camera here' display stops blinking and stays on). (1) Positioning of ST-E2 and slave . Attach the slavJto the mini stand (equipped with tripod socket) which with the 5508X. o Turn the Speedtite's body (bounce feature) so that the slave sensor faces the ST-E2. o Indoors, the slave position need not be so precise since the light will also offthe walls. . After positioning the camera and slaves, be sure to test the wireless before taking a picture. o Do not place any obstructions between the ST-E2 and slaves. Otherwise, transmission may not be achieved. 8m / 26.2ft 26 l2ln I 39.4ft comes toward bounce control remote www.orphancameras.com Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation (2) Camera operation Set the camera for normal operation. 0 flash (3) Checking the ST-E2's pilot lamp and slaveready status (4) Wireless operation test i With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control lamp is off. (If necessary, press the < RATIO > button to turn it off. ) If the flash ratio control lamp is on, the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. After turning off the flash ratio control lamp, set the main switch to <HOLD > to prevent the flash ratio control lamp from lighting inadvertantly. 8:1 . IIIIIII 4:1 . 2:1 . ffi -/-\- ffi \/ PILOT Check that the ST-E2's pilot lamp is on and that the slave is readv. o When the slave is ready to firei its AF-assist beam emitter flashes at 1 Hz. 1:1 Press the ST-E2's pilot lamp (which also functions as a test transmission button). r If everything is OK, slave A will fire followed by slave B (at l/64 output). . If the slave(s) does not fire, reposition the slave's angle or distance toward the ST-E2 and test it asain. When the ST-E2's pilot lamp lights and the I icon lights in the camera viewfinder. thev indicate that the Sf-'nZ is ready for remote transmission. They do not indicate that the slave is ready (recharged). 27 . . www.orphancameras.com Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation closer to the subject steps (2) to (5). (5) Taking the picture and flash confirmation [= LJI 12 r; o @ PILOT When you press the shutter button completely, a wireless signal is transmitted to the slave, then the slave fires a preflash and then the main flash when the Picture is taken. o The subject's flash exposure reading is obtained with the Preflash and used to set the main flash outPut. Wireless flash photography is thereby executed with an oPtimum flash output. r When the correct flash exPosure is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for about 3 sec. immediately after the flash frres. If it does not light, the Picture might be underexposed. In this case, use a larger aperture or Place the slave 28 ' . , . r . and rePeat With the EOS-3, the modeling flash can be fired to see the lighting effects before the picture is taken. See page 32. The slave must be properly positioned to receive the wireless transmission' After the picture is taken, the slave's oPeration result is displayed on the slave's display panel. If the slave is in the SE (Save Energy) mode, Pressing the ST-E2's test transmission button will cancel it. When you press the shutter button halfwaY and activate exPosure camera's the meter, the ST-E2 cannot be used to cancel the slave's SE mode or to execute a test transmission. The camera's exposure meter must turn exPosure off (viewfinder's setting displaY turns off) before the SE mode can be canceled or a test transmission executed. OAF-assist beam Under low-light or low-contrast conditions. the ST-E2's AFassist beam is emitted to assist autofocusing. The AF-assist beam is compatible with the EOS-3'sArea AF. The AF-assist beam's effective range is about 0.6 meter to 10 meters at the center and 0.6 meter to 5 meters along the PeriPherY. o The ST-E2'sAF-assistbeamcanbe e m i t t e do n l y w h i l e t h e S T - E 2i s attached to the EOS-S. In the case of EOS cameras with a built-in AFassist beam emitter, the beam will be emitted by the camera. r The slave's AF-assist beam is not emitted (except when the flash is readv). To prevent overheating, limit the number of consecutive wireless transmissionsto 50. After 50 consecutive wireless transmissions, allow the ST-E2 "' -,' to rest for 1o minut"r."" I I I www.orphancameras.com 5. wireless Multi-Flash There are two types of wireless multi-flash E-TTL autoflash operations: O < RATIO> OFF: All slaves fire the same flash output. @ < RATIO> ON: Slaves are given an ID, either A or B. The flash ratio is then set for each ID. r The flash ratio can be set only when the camera is an EOS-3. . The flash ratio cannot be set with an EOS EIan II/IIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS Rebel G/500N, EOS IX or EOS IX1/IX Lite. IFI t{l ,:' E-TTL Autoflash Operation All the slaves set at the same channel fire at the same output controlled by E-TTL autoflash to obtain a correct exposure. In the sample flash setup shown below, the lighting on the left will be brighter than on the right of With the EoS-g,mat suib tii#jFf the subject. " control S T - E 2 ' sf l a s h r a t i o o The operation procedure is the same as with wireless E-TTL autoflash. . By changing the distance between the subject and slaves, the lighting balance (flash ratio) can be changed accordingly. e Two or more slaves can be used. . With the EOS-S, a modeling flash can be fired to check the lighting effects before the picture is taken. I Sample Multi-Flash Setup with Uniform Flash Output .lr lamp is off. (lf necessary, press the < RATIO > button to turn it off.) If the flash ratio control lamp is on, the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. After turning off the flash ratio control lamp, set the main switch to < HOLD > to prevent the flash ratio control lamp from lighting inadvertantly. 8:1 t IIIIIII 4=1 . 2:1 . Indoors 1:1 As an example, two slaves are used here, one positioned on the Ieft and the other on the right of the subject. 29 ;:in www.orphancameras.com Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation In the example shown for "MultiFlash Flash with a Uniform Output, " the lighting balance (flash ratio) was adjusted by PIacing the slaves at different distances to the subject. However, with "Multi-Flash with Slave ID and Flash Ratio Settings," the flash ratio can be adjusted without moving the slaves. The flash ratio can be adjusted from 8:1 to 1 and from 1 to 1:8 in half-stop increments. 30 I Sample Multi-Flash Ratio Settings Indoors SetuP with Slave ID and Flash l2m / 39.4ft www.orphancameras.com Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autofl ash Operation (1) Setting the Slave ID With the wireless control of multiple slaves, you can set the flash ratio and specify the main flash and frll flash by assigning a slave ID. There are three IDs: A. B. and C. The ST-E2 can control slaves A and B. When the flash ratio control lamp is lit, the C slave does not fire. {f :::*,'i:".n,1"r* T,:H""s+: E2. Be sure to set the slave ID toAorB. lFl L# r Set the slave ID to A for the slave on the left of the camera, and to B for the slave on the right of the camera. > II Press the slave's < SEL/SET button to select q Gil[El >, . ) P r e s st h e < * > o r < - > b u t L ton to set the slave ID to <A>. > button Q Press the < SEL/SET v to register the slave ID. (The slave ID stops blinking and stays on.) I Follow the same procedure for T the other slave to set the slave ID to <B>. There is no limit as number of slaves that used. Set the slave ID the slaves to either A or to the can be for all B. O About Slave Group Control All slavesset to the sameID are controlled as one group. e Shown below is a group of three slaves whose ID is A. They will be controlled as a single slave group A. Slave group A IEI l - l l - l l r - - - ) l IEI }Ef l - l l - l ID=A ID=A \Jwv ID=A 31 '*.arCE*W4@C"l*pm 4 :n www.orphancameras.com Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation (2) Setting (3) Camera and Slave Positions the A:B Flash Ratio The flash ratio between slave A and slave B can be set to specify the main flash and fill flash. The flash ratio can be set from 8:1 to 1 and from 1 to 1:8 in half-stop increments. In terms of exposure stops, it ranges from 3:1 to 1 and from 1 to 1:3. When the flash ratio is set, ETTL autoflash metering controls the flash output to obtain a correct exposure. 8:1 t 4:1 t 2=1 r camPositionthe ST-E2-attached era and the two slaves to obtain the desired lighting effect. See page 26. 1:1 . 1:2 . 1=4 r 1:8 II-IIIIIIIIII r'n'T 1234o I Check that the ST-E2's main I switch is set to < | > , then press the < RATIO> button. the<<>or<)>but2Ptonr etos sselect the desired flash ratio. o The flash ratio control lamp lights in red, and the resPective flash ratio indicator lights. The flash ratios for the unmarked indicators ( r ) are shown in parentheses below' : et ;tli i;i;:t, If the main switch has been set bo ( | ), the buttons will not work. Set the main switch to < HOLD>. The modeling flash can be fired to see the lighting effects before the picture is taken. (4) Follow the basic proce' dure for wireless E-TTL autoflash exposure to take the picture. See page 26. 8:1 . 4:1 . 2:1 . 1:1 . 1=2 . 1:4 ' 1:8 -rr-rr--r-rrr ( 5 . 6 : 1 )( 2 . 8 : 1 ) ( 1 . 4 : 1 ) ( 1 : 1 . 4 ) ( 1 : 2 . 8 ) ( 1 : 5 . 6 ) ,1,.'.h'M*',,,;,b',tiile-*.. www.orphancameras.com 6. Applications Even with a wireless multi-flash system, you can use high-speed sync (FP flash), FE lock, and flash u"polrrt" compensation in irr" ru-" #uj as with a camera-attachedb50EX. O Wireless high-speed sync (Fp O WirelessFE lock flash) @@ lnzfi. ErrL After setting the wireless singleor multi-flash setup, just set the ST-E2's high-speed sync button to < h >. This enables wireless highspeed sync. The slaves need not be touched at all. O Flash exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera. lD Wireless manual flash Wireless manual flash can be fired by setting the slave to single-slave or manual flash. O Wireless repeating flash Wireless repeating flash can be used when the slave has been set to single-slave or repeating flash. For details, see the 550EX's Instructions. After setting the wireless singleor multi-flash setup, just press the camera's < FEL > button to enable wireless FE lock. sr-E2 can transmit wireless si' -167:irrty to*ara irr; *i;i. trr-r;i;;i; - u - Ih" the plav99 cannot be positioned behind"the camera. otherwise, they wili It q" able to pick up the sr-E2's wireless control signals. However] with Cord 2{s_oldseparately), the ST_fr2 n* positioned 9|l-9:l."a,Shoe away trom the camera and face any direction for wireless"r" transmission. 33 : www.orphancameras.com 7. Tl'oubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Soon after the power is turned on, the indicator lamp turns off. If the power is turned on and the ST-E2 is not used foi 90 sec.,the power turns off automatically. Although the I icon is lit in The I icon in the viewfinder does not indicate the viewfinder, the slave does flash ready. Rather, it indicates that the ST-E2 is able to transmit. not frre. The flash picture underexposed. came out The slave does not fire even when the shutter is released. Page Solution Either press the shutter button halfway or press 24 the<PILOT> button. When the slave is ready to frre, its AF-assist beam 27 emitter blinks. flash ratio control lamp before taking The flash ratio control lamp was lit even though a multi-fl_ash system with flash ratio settings was nof, useo. Turn offthe the picture. The subject is beyond the effective flash range. Place the slave nearer to the subject or use a larger aDerture (smaller f-number). The slave's channel channel. does not match the ST-E2's Set the slave to the same channel as the ST-E2. 29 28 25 The slave is too far away from the ST-E2. Position the slave nearer to the ST-E2 and test the transmission before taking the picture' 26 The slave is on the side or back of the camera. Use Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 (sold separately) and toward the slave. noint the ST-E2's transmitter 33 The Speedlite's slave sensor is not properly pointed at the ST-E2. Use the 550EX's bounce feature to point its slave sensor toward the ST-E2. 26 The flash ratio has been set, but the slave ID has been set to C. Set the slave ID to A or B. 31 T h e S T - E 2 d o e s n o t e m i t t h e The camera is not an EOS-3. Atr'-assistbeam. If the EOS camera has a built-in AF-assist beam, the camera will emit the beam instead of the STF2, 28 The slave's flash-ready indica- The slave is in the SE mode. tor (blinking AF-assist beam) turns off. The test transmission does not You pressed the shutter button halfiray and this activated the exposure meter. work. Press the ST-E2's < PILOT > button to cancel the slave'sSE mode. 28 Make sure the metering display in the viewfrnder is off. Then test the transmission. 28 The flash ratio cannot be set. 34 The camera is not an EOS-3. The flash ratio cannot be set with than the EOS-3. The ST-E2's main switch is set to < HOLD>. Set the main switch to < | > cameras other 24 ,l www.orphancameras.com Specifications Type Compatible 550EX-dedicated, clip-on Speedlite tra.rsmittei *ith di.ect coiEG lypeAggp cameras(ffi Type B EOS cameras (Manual flash) Cameras Channels 4 Flash Ratio Control High-Speed Sync (FP flash) Slave Operation Flash Exposure Confirmation Confirmation For A:B ratio: 1:8 to 1:1 to 8:1. in half-sten incro-o Enabled with high-speed sync mode lx With test transmission button. l Before flash frres during FE lock Adequate flash exposure indicated by the I ed by the I icon blinking in the viewfrnder. 2 AfLer flash frres ST-E2's flash confrrmation Wireless slave SE mode cancellation WirelessTransmission Transmission Ranse Transmission Coverage Range SE Feature Power Source Dimensions Weight Wireless Uancels when the test transmission Infrared pulse Approx. Beam Effective Diffe Wireless Ooeration Flash ratio control l.5uu transmlssrons 55OEX ST-E2 2 sroups A. B flash Each slave is set manually. flash exposure indicat- button or FE lock butfon is nressod tn frrrn nn +ha al6-^ (At room temperature 550EX (Master) 3 groups:A, B, C o Flash exposure comoensation flash Manual Insufficient in green for B sec. -1t.8 ft and with a new set of batteries.) Approx. O.Ato Whi]ethepowerswitchissetto|orHoLD,thetransmitte"d non-use. 2CR2 lithium (6 V) batterv x 1 62 (W) x 51 (H) x 80 (D) mm /2.4(W\ x 2.o (H) '-3 j (D) 100 g / 3.5 oz (excludingbattery) FEB Repeatine lamp lights icon lit in the viewfinder. Indoors: Approx. 12 - 15 meters / 89.4 - 49.2 ft outdoors: Approx. s - ro --tersffil t40'horizontal Battery Life AF-assist Beam AF-assist 13 :- r AII data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. r Subject to change without notice. Set with master '*i$ffil*-rif;:,ii*lr& 35 ff